BROWSING: 3G

#TBT: Sprint LTE launch; iPhone to come in colors? … this week in 2012

The Sprint LTE network makes its commercial debut, while talk of new iPhone models sporting colors spreads … 4 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the...

Verizon boosts data, pricing, features in fight against T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T

Citing increased usages, Verizon is set to alter rate plans with more data at higher prices, though lower per-GB, in continued fight for customers against rivals Verizon Wireless moved on recently rumored rate plan changes, offering customers more data across buckets at higher-priced tiers, though...

Chevrolet slashes AT&T-powered LTE OnStar pricing

Chevrolet customers with LTE-enabled OnStar vehicles offered 50% discount on data buckets, new 4 GB plan Citing the benefits of volume, General Motors cut pricing for customer accessing its OnStar telematics service on Chevrolet models. The cellular connectivity taps AT&T Mobility’s LTE network. The new plans...

FCC Chairman Wheeler cites America’s 5G leadership as ‘national priority’

FCC set for 'Spectrum Frontiers' proceedings next month in move to bolster spectrum support for 5G, IoT and virtual reality Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler talked all the usual use cases for “5G” technology, including the “internet of things” and virtual reality, in announcing...

FCC Chairman Wheeler cites America’s 5G leadership as ‘national priority’

FCC set for 'Spectrum Frontiers' proceedings next month in move to bolster spectrum support for 5G, IoT and virtual reality Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler talked all the usual use cases for “5G” technology, including the “internet of things” and virtual reality, in announcing...

Verizon wins PC Magazine speed test but Sprint is 'finally back'

Sprint LTE Plus improved its network quality, but the Overland Park, Kansas-based carrier still came in fourth In its annual ranking of carrier network speeds around the United States, PC Magazine declared Verizon Wireless the winner for the third straight year. Based on drive tests in and...

FreedomPop launches OTT app, pre-owned smartphones in UK

US-based MVNO FreedomPop launched an OTT application in the UK providing access to its unique 'free' service to any customer FreedomPop continued its push into the U.K. market, launching an over-the-top application designed to expand availability of its unique “free” service offering. The mobile virtual network...

#TBT: Sprint defends WorldCom merger; Palm attacks enterprise … this week in 2000

Sprint and WorldCom defended their proposed $115B merger to the European Commission, and Palm targets enterprise with HotSync Server … 16 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines...

Reader Forum: Getting up to speed on new network metrics

Network metrics are seen as increasingly important for mobile carriers as they compete on QoE instead of coverage What’s the biggest concern for mobile subscribers today? The answer used to be coverage. But after the major carriers got a firm grasp on this several years...

Analyst Angle: 5G is not really about faster data

Mobile Experts sees the move to 5G as a change in business models, not just a move for higher speeds Each generation of technology adds something new to the picture: 1G gave us a phone in the car; 2G put the phone in your pocket;...

#TBT: Sprint strong but cautious; job market on the rocks … this week in 2001

Sprint posted strong Q1 results, but said it remains cautious on future growth, while job cuts across telecom space cause concern … 15 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the...

Pakistan to award spectrum in the 850 MHz band

The government will reserve a spectrum license for new entrants The Pakistani government expects to hold an auction for 850 MHz spectrum before a separate auction for spectrum in the 1800 MHz band, local press reports. The decision was made during a meeting headed by finance...

Analyst Angle: Why did iGR build a model for 5G connections and bandwidth for 2021 to 2026?

IGR explains the reasoning for putting out today forecasts for 5G connectivity and bandwidth needs up to a decade down the road We recently published a report with a model of the global “5G” connections for 2021 to 2026, combined with the bandwidth these connections...

LTE faster than Wi-Fi; U.S. trumps Europe in speed

A new report from Twin Prime claims LTE is faster than Wi-Fi in most locations, while U.S. provides faster speeds across both Consumer demand for mobile data connectivity has placed an increased emphasis on the performance of cellular-based LTE and local area-based Wi-Fi networks, with...

T-Mobile edges Verizon in OpenSignal network rating, boosted by 3G

OpenSignal tests show Verizon with better LTE coverage, T-Mobile edge is LTE speed T-Mobile US can claim network superiority over its rivals in the latest nationwide testing results from OpenSignal, though in terms of LTE network performance Verizon Wireless can stake its claim to leadership. The...

Reality Check: 5G – much ado about very little

What exactly are the business cases and use models for 5G? There has been a lot of talk about “5G” recently. Hardly a day passes without yet another reference to the technology evolution. AT&T executive Glenn Lurie recently was quoted (here) in RCR Wireless News...

2016 Predictions: 5 predictions – and challenges – for the IoT in 2016

John Horn, CEO at Ingenu, provides his predictions for the IoT space in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. Looking around at...

2016 Predictions: Why 5G, demand for spectrum and increased capacity will drive operator strategies

Mobile data traffic to pressures market for 5G, spectrum and increased capacity Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. With the GSMA predicting North...

Sprint expands international roaming service

Sprint is aggressively rolling out service upgrades and promotions As part of a spate of new Sprint promotions, the No. 4 U.S. carrier announced an expansion of its international roaming service, called Open World, to include several new locations. Open World was initially rolled out in August....

Vodafone Ukraine to launch 3G in Kiev

The telco plans to launch the first Vodafone-branded store in the city Mobile operator MTS Ukraine, which has recently branded its operations under the Vodafone Ukraine brand, announced it's in the process of completing the installation and testing of 3G network infrastructure in the city...

SingTel Q2 revenues down 2.9%

SingTel ends latest fiscal quarter with 2M LTE subscribers in Singapore Singapore Telecommunications reported a net profit of SG$1.03 billion ($704 million) for its second fiscal quarter of 2016, which ended Sept. 30, down 0.8% compared to the same quarter the previous fiscal year. The operator’s...

#TBT: T-Mobile boost to industry growth; Cingular sells towers … this week in 2005

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! T-Mobile boosts subs...

Vodafone India readies 4G launch; Telstra nears 1 Gbps

Telco confirms plans to launch ‘4G’ next month Indian mobile operator Vodafone counted 188.2 million subscribers at the end of the first half of its fiscal year 2016, which ended Sept. 30. That number was an 8.2% increase compared with the same period last year....

Sprint joins T-Mobile in taking on overages

Sprint set to launch new ‘unlimited’ plan that throttles speeds once data limit reached Sprint is set to join T-Mobile US in alleviating overage concerns for customers with new data packages that rely on speed throttling rather than charging customers for exceeding their data buckets. Sprint...